Big Red Zone Insider Sean Callahan, of huskeronline.com, has been giving us his four downs on what to expect in the upcoming game for the Huskers all season. This week he looks ahead to what Nebraska can expect from South Carolina in the Capitol One Bowl.

#1 -- Bo Pelini's Approach To Bowl Games

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As Nebraska gets ready to leave for the Capitol One Bowl, I think one thing to look at is Bo Pelini's history and the approach he takes with bowl games. Instead of practicing his team hard and putting them through a mini boot camp during the month of December, he gives his team a four or five day break around Christmas. I think that gives him a mentally and physically fresh team as he approaches the bowl game. Bo Pelini is 6-2 overall in bowl games and 3-1 as a head coach.

#2 -- Coaching Staff Changes

As the Huskers get ready to play with practices in Orlando, I think something to watch is how Rick Kaczenski is included as the new defensive line coach. I think he will take on more of an observer role and watch things from afar. Meanwhile, John Papuchis will be on the sidelines as Nebraska's new defensive coordinator. Previously, Papuchis coached from the press box.

#3 -- Gamecocks' Defensive Ends Formidable

One thing to look at as the game with South Carlina approaches, is the matchup between the Gamecock's defensive line and Nebraska's offensive line, particulary at defensive end. They have two potential first-round choices in the NFL draft in Melvin Ingram, a first team All-American, and Jadeveon Clowney, who was the No. 1 ranked player in high school a year ago. Clowney has done some great things for South Carolina this season. The Gamecocks hope to get both of these guys in position to take down Husker quarterback Taylor Martinez and to wreak havoc in Nebraska's backfield.

#4 -- Plenty To Play For

The Capitol One Bowl is a great opportunity for Nebraska to show what kind of team it really is. The Huskers didn't get to compete for the Big Ten championship, but it's still the best bowl game Nebraska has played in since the 2001 Rose Bowl. A win over an SEC team and getting that tenth win are both meaningful things. There's a lot to play for when Nebraska takes on the very-talented South Carolina football team.